tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189070306321349297.post993339416638958974..comments2023-10-03T16:29:11.001+01:00Comments on Sew Something Vintage: Spoilt for ChoiceClairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03663970402379628932noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189070306321349297.post-3773289767232462192012-01-19T18:44:33.126+00:002012-01-19T18:44:33.126+00:00I use grease proof paper, used for lining tins in ...I use grease proof paper, used for lining tins in baking, a 25 metre roll costs £2 in the UK and it's durable too.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663970402379628932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189070306321349297.post-30027463911906808112012-01-19T16:04:05.276+00:002012-01-19T16:04:05.276+00:00Curious as to what materials do you use to trace y...Curious as to what materials do you use to trace your patterns?Jennifer Gregory Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03677077951743177153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189070306321349297.post-68231576758507699592012-01-16T19:48:32.790+00:002012-01-16T19:48:32.790+00:00Great tips, thanks!Great tips, thanks!rachel sew-n-sewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955384328819392618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189070306321349297.post-72503339328576839622012-01-15T21:34:51.497+00:002012-01-15T21:34:51.497+00:00Another gorgeous selection.If only we had such a g...Another gorgeous selection.If only we had such a great choice of fabrics available to buy now.I will have to try to remember your suggestions about Lydney as I often go through Chepstow on my way to see my son in Bath.Urban Rustichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00964025652320979395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189070306321349297.post-66240427687117082782012-01-15T16:05:18.364+00:002012-01-15T16:05:18.364+00:00Charity shops used to be great, always had old pat...Charity shops used to be great, always had old patterns, notions and fabric, but that's rare these days. Lydney has some cool charity shops, and it also has a vintage/antique shop too, not too far over the bridge and I stop in Chepstow for a charity shop browse enroute - scored a 1930s pattern last time!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663970402379628932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189070306321349297.post-58873721236072132942012-01-15T15:54:22.216+00:002012-01-15T15:54:22.216+00:00Thanks, Claire - I'll check Lee Mill out. I bu...Thanks, Claire - I'll check Lee Mill out. I buy new and vintage, the vintage mostly online. I don't seem to have much luck in charity shops, which is a shame as I really prefer to get my hands on fabric before I buy it!rachel sew-n-sewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955384328819392618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189070306321349297.post-71415032065687923432012-01-15T15:48:04.680+00:002012-01-15T15:48:04.680+00:00Rachel sew-n-sew – I’m afraid not, as I rarely buy...Rachel sew-n-sew – I’m afraid not, as I rarely buy new fabric, and when I have I’ve bought it off Ebay. I seem to remember City Road had limited dressmaking fabric last time I went, but some good sari shops. Are you interested in vintage fabric? I trawl charity shops and vintage shops for mine and also buy from Etsy. I did see this website for a shop in Swansea and it looks as though it may be worth a visit: http://www.leemillfabrics.co.uk/fabrics.html<br /><br />Annabelle - It's frustrating isn't it! I often find I don't have enough of a fabric for a project, which is the downside to buying vintage/second hand.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663970402379628932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189070306321349297.post-16796515653128003812012-01-15T14:46:04.291+00:002012-01-15T14:46:04.291+00:00These are some great images! I have the same prob...These are some great images! I have the same problem as you when it comes to fabric - I always find the perfect fabric for a pattern I don't have and have trouble finding fabric for the things I want to sew - grr. I never wanted to accumulate a stash, but at the moment I definitely have one.Annabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11544332573834094941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189070306321349297.post-17245641355374621672012-01-15T14:45:24.186+00:002012-01-15T14:45:24.186+00:00Great catalogue! Can you recommend anywhere other ...Great catalogue! Can you recommend anywhere other than the City Road shops for buying decent fabric in Cardiff/South Wales?rachel sew-n-sewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955384328819392618noreply@blogger.com